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Sisipho Ntsabo
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Angolan Exemption Permit Project

Angolan Exemption Permit Project Information

The following has been confirmed with the South African Department of Home Affairs:

  • If a foreign national is currently in possession of an Angolan cessation permit, or Angolan special permit, they may apply for the new Angolan exemption permit.
  • If a foreign national currently has no status, but had valid refugee status or an asylum seeker permit which was issued prior to 31 August 2013, they may apply for the new Angolan exemption permit, but the fact that they currently have no legal status, will be investigated.
  • If a foreign national currently has a valid or pending mainstream temporary residence visa (a normal temporary residence visa such as relative visa, work visa, study visa, etc.), they may not apply for the new Angolan exemption permit.
  • The new permits will be issued for an indefinite duration.
  • Once the main applicant is in possession of the new Angolan exemption permit, their family members may apply for mainstream temporary residence visas.

 

Andrew Stegmann
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Relocation Africa Cameroon & Sierra Leone Immigration Interview With Ola Alokolaro

Lynn Mackenzie, our Immigration Lead, recently had the privilege of interviewing Ola Alokolaro, from Advocaat Law, about Cameroon and Sierra Leone’s immigration landscape. To listen to Lynn and Ola’s conversation about immigration in the current context, click here to view the recording, or view it below.
Ola’s bio Ola Alokolaro is a Senior Partner with Advocaat Law Practice. He studied at the University of Buckingham, England, UK, and holds a master’s degree in Natural Resources Law and Policy from the (Centre for Energy Petroleum Mineral Law and Policy) University of Dundee, Scotland, UK. He has attended several continuing education courses such as The Law firm Partner as Leader at the Cambridge Judge Business School University of Cambridge. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, and the Nigerian Gas Association. With over twenty years’ experience, Ola advises multinational and indigenous companies on foreign investment law and public policy in Nigeria and other West Africa countries.   He has written several papers which have been published notable amongst which are, “Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to the Solid Minerals sector In Nigeria”; “Co-joined twins- Consolidation in the Oil and Gas industry through Mergers and Acquisitions”; “Treasure Trove -Financing the solid minerals sector in Nigeria”; and “Contracting Issues Under the Emerging Electricity Supply Industry in Nigeria”. We would like to say a huge thank you to Ola for his insights. We hope you enjoy the recording. For information as to how Relocation Africa can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, Remuneration, and Expat Tax needs, email info@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240. Sources: [1], [2]. Image sources: [1], [2].
Andrew Stegmann

Mauritius Immigration Updates

Courtesy of PwC, we are able to share with you some new information about immigration procedures in Mauritius. These updates will be in effect as from 2 September 2020. Please see the updates below.

To view the PDF version of the document, click here.

For information as to how Relocation Africa can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, Remuneration, and Expat Tax needs, email info@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240.

Sources: [1], [2]. Image sources: [1], [2].

Andrew Stegmann

Mauritius Immigration Update: Occupational Permits

Lynn Mackenzie, J.D., LLM.

There has been a recent buzz regarding the recent budget announcement made June 4th, 2020, which detailed the Mauritian government’s intent to reduce the minimum investment required to attain an Occupational (OP) as a non-citizen, from $100,000 to $50,000. In addition, the OP’s validity would be extended from 3 to 10 years. These new measures may make allowances for OP holders to do the following;

  • OP holders can bring their parents as dependents
  • An additional work permit for a spouse who wishes to work may not be required.
  • OP holders may no longer be limited to buying residential property within the integrated resort schemes, real estate schemes and property development schemes, which are specific to foreign buyers, or previously owned apartments of three storeys high.
    Furthermore, it may cost less for foreigners to attain Permanent Residence in Mauritius by investing in the aforementioned schemes, as the purchase price required would be reduced from $500, 000 to $375, 000.
    Moreover, the Mauritian government announced that the work and residence permits would be combined into one document; therefore those who possess a residence permit for 3 years may be allowed to apply for Permanent Residence. Thereupon, the validity of the permit could be extended to 20 years, as opposed to 10 years.

We have been advised that when a Budget proposal such as the aforementioned is announced, it has yet to be enacted into law. Following an announcement, the proposal is debated at the level of Parliament. Should the proposal be approved, the budget is enacted into Mauritian Law. The approval process takes 2-3 months. We have been cautioned by local Mauritian Relocation experts that such announcement, rarely receive parliamentary approval and therefore its is imperative to seek professional assistance prior to making the decision to relocate within these proposed parameters.

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For information as to how Relocation Africa can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, Remuneration, and Expat Tax needs, email info@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240.

Sources: [1], [2]. Image sources: [1], [2].